Empowering
solar efficiency
PATTERNED GLASS
SOLITE
™
EXTRA CLEAR PATTERNED GLASS FOR SOLAR APPLICATIONS
SOLITE™ is an extra clear patterned glass formed with a diamond pattern
on one face and a smooth pattern on the other face. This ensures the
highest energy transmission over the whole solar spectrum.
Combined with the excellent durability of glass, SOLITE™ is the product
of choice for photovoltaic modules (crystalline and CIGS, where its
pattern allows for an easy lamination) and for thermal collectors.
Through its pattern, SOLITE™ also ensures non-blinding reflection and a
better aesthetics to the solar modules.
SOLITE™ conforms to EN572 and is delivered fully tempered as per
EN12150. It can be supplied with AGC Solar Plus Anti Reflective
Coating (SPARC).
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Type
Pattern
Applications
Extra clear patterned glass
Diamond / Smooth
Cover glass for photovoltaic
modules (crystalline or CIGS)
Cover glass for thermal
collectors
Clear Float
SoliteTM
Transmission curve
Measured on 3.2mm glass samples
Transmission (%)
95
91
87
83
79
75
0
500
1000
1500
Wavelength (nm)
2000
2500
AGC Solar has a long history as a key player in the solar glass business. As part of the world leader in glass production, it benefits
from the latest glass technologies to make renewable energy a success. It offers glass solutions for photovoltaic modules, thermal
collectors and concentrating solar mirrors. It aims for the highest production standards for increased performance and works
through a worldwide network.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS *
Light Transmission (%)
3.2mm - 1/8”: 91.6
Illuminant D65 at 2° (acc. +/- 0.2%)
4mm - 5/32”: 91.5
Illuminant D65 at 2° (acc. +/- 0.2%)
Energy Transmission (%)
3.2mm - 1/8”: 91.1
ISO 9050 AM1.5 (acc. +/- 0.2%)
4mm - 5/32”: 90.9
ISO 9050 AM1.5 (acc. +/- 0.2%)
Typical length
From 950 to 2150mm (from 37” to 85”)
Typical width
From 650 to 1220mm (from 26” to 48”)
Other dimensions available on request.
Specific weight (kg/m²)
3.2mm - 1/8”: 8
4mm - 5/32”: 10
Processing conditions
Tempered, C-grinded
EN12150
AGC can help evaluating these values according to other standards and/or to the specificities of the final application.
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS *
Mechanical strength (MPa)
90
EN12150
Young modulus (GPa)
70
EN572
Poisson ratio
0.2
EN572
Hardness
Moh (scratch hardness)
6
Knoop (identation hardness)
470
Density (kg/m³)
EN572
Indenter load 500g
2500
EN572, at 18°C
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS *
Hemispherical emissivity
0.84
Between -18°C and 66°C
Expansion coefficient (10-6 1/K)
9
Specific heat (J/kg/K)
720
EN572, between 20°C and 300°C
EN572
Thermal conductivity (W/m/K)
1
EN572
Softening point (°C)
722
Annealing point (°C)
552
Strain point (°C)
500
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION *
Silicon dioxide (SiO2, %)
69 to 74
EN572
Sodium oxide (NaO, %)
12 to 16
EN572
Calcium oxide (CaO, %)
5 to 12
EN572
Magnesium oxide (MgO, %)
0 to 6
EN572
Aluminium oxide (AI2O3, %) 0 to 3
EN572
Trace elements (FeO, etc., %)
<1
AGC is commited to environmental stewardship through the use of recyclable materials and sustainable process in the manufacturing and distribution of our state-of-the-art, energy efficient flat glass products.
In North America, the product performs to the appropriate ASTM standards.
*The information contained in this datasheet is intended to assist you in designing with AGC materials. It is not intended to and does not create any warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining the suitability of AGC materials for each applications.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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